Muhammad (saw) – The Perfect Man — Page 828
CHAPTER 35 The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa 'sAmazing Humility 828 Chapter 35 The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa 's Amazing Humility Humility and hospitality are opposite to arrogance. Usually the connotation of hospitality and humility is, that an honourable person considers himself inferior to others. But such unrealistic notion cannot be considered as high moral. Humility and hospitality are qualities of high moral value. Humility is in reality, a kind of sacrifice. There is only a slight difference between humility and selflessness. A humble man is not the one who is incompetent and pronounces his inadequacies. The genuine humble person, on the other hand is the one who despite being an accomplished person forgets his own capabilities and appreciates good qualities in others. The benefit and the beauty of this good quality is that it reflects the true obedience to God. As well as it creates such peace and harmony with fellow men, that all contentions are wiped out. Most quarrels occur when the parties strictly adhere to their points of view. If all the parties adopt leniency in disputes then the problems would be resolved. In this respect humility is the key to peace and order in the world. This quality when combined with sacrifice would wipe out all discord in this world. God does not like arrogance and says;